When a Muslim group celebrating the birth anniversary of the 18th century Mysore ruler and the VHP group opposing it came face to face, a showdown took place on Tuesday morning, leaving three more people injured.

Karnataka DG &IGP, Om Prakash, said that the death had taken place not due to stone pelting but after falling from 15-foot hosp compound wall. He added that the person was rushed to hospital but was declared ‘dead on arrival.’

The Bharatiya Janatha Party (BJP) demanded a probe into the death of VHP activist Kutappa.

On Monday, BJP announced its plans to boycott the celebrations across the state.

State BJP president Prahlad Joshi told media persons on Monday that none of its 44 legislators and office-bearers will attend the Tipu Jayanti celebrations being organized by the state government.

Police caned the protestors for opposing Tipu Sultan’s birth anniversary commemoration by the state government in Madikeri.